Saddle Brass Hoop Earrings

Saddle Brass Hoop Earrings|Hand forged Concave Brass Hoop Earrings|Handmade Textured Brass Wide Earrings|Boho, Hippie Chunky Hoop Earrings

Do you like hoops? This pretty nu gold/jeweler's brass hoop earrings, hand forged in a unique U shape concave hoops, gently tapered on the ends and they swing on sterling silver hooks, embellished with hammered semi-satin finish (pics 1-5), hand crafted from nu gold or jeweler's brass metal sheet, hand sawed, filed, textured, shaped, polished and sealed with Renaissance wax to protect metal from oxidation, and hand buffed to bring that soft golden glow. The only part that remains unsealed is the ear wire, handmade out of 925 silver 20 gauge wire. Length is approximately 2" (48 mm) and width is approximately 1 1/2" (39 mm), 1/2' (12 mm) at the widest point. Weight - 4.9 grams per earring. And they come gift wrapped, ready for gift-giving, the package includes complementary polishing cloth to keep earrings always looking fresh!

Nu Gold Brass it's a brass alloy that contains 85 percent copper and 15 percent zinc. It is the perfect type of jewelry metal for those allergic to nickel, as it contains no traces of this element. Nu-gold has a unique mellow cast, similar to that of real gold.
NuGold also known as Jeweler’s Brass, Red Brass or Merlin’s Gold, is a great color match to 14K yellow gold. It is a beautiful color with a nice weight to it.

NuGold is an alloy of copper and zinc and it will naturally tarnish when exposed to oxygen, like all copper based metals. Some people like the patina of tarnished NuGold and enjoy watching their piece slowly darken in color over time.

The tarnish is actually a protective coating for the brass, but if you prefer the shine of new, it is easy to do by using polishing cloth, included with every purchase.

NuGold, like copper, will tarnish at different rates for different people. It is the oils and PH from your skin along with the oxygen in that air that accelerates tarnishing. I can wear a piece of NuGold every day for months with it hardly tarnishing at all. My father could turn a piece black in 12 hours. Different results for different people, even within the same family.

There are some steps you can take to greatly slow down the tarnishing of copper or NuGold. First always make sure the piece is clean and dry when you store it. Storing your Copper or NuGold pieces in a ziplock bag with an anti-tarnishing strip or a piece of white chalk will help reduce moisture around the piece and slow tarnishing.

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▪️Packaging▪️
Your necklace will be carefully packed and sent in a complimentary gift box, ready for gifting yourself or someone special! If you are purchasing this item as a gift I can add a gift message and send it to your recipient on your behalf, just leave me a note at checkout.

▪️Shipping▪️
I ship via USPS First Class and delivery confirmation is included for domestic orders.
Shipping upgrades available at checkout. My items are shipped in a sturdy box to protect them during mailing. I ship within 3-5 business days of receiving your paid order.

▪️Current Shipping Time▪️
Currently shipping to United States only. Domestic orders arrive within 2-8 business days. (Currently I don't ship internationally).

▪️Care Tips ▪️
To help your jewelry stay looking as is, I have coated and polished it with a clear protective coating, Renaissance Wax (developed in the British Museum Research Laboratory by Dr A E A Werner). This does a good job preventing the metal from tarnishing. Mild soap and water shouldn't damage the finish, however I recommend removing your jewelry before swimming, showering or bathing; using household cleaners, abrasives, chemicals, essential oils; and applying lotions or perfumes; doing manual jobs like gardening, washing dishes or workouts ... Do not use jewelry cleaners on this jewelry. The best way to bring back luster is to use jewelry polishing cloth that can be easily purchased at most craft, jewelry stores or online. When your piece not in use, store it in the original gift box or plastic bag to prevent further tarnishing. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask, I'm just one click away ;)

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